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Summary

A comprehensive introduction to the life and work of Aristotle.

Aristotle belongs to the small class of philosophers who were not only influential in a particular field of philosophy but also shaped the profile of every philosophical discipline. In this book Otfried Höffe provides a comprehensive introduction to the life and work of Aristotle, covering well-known Aristotelian topics such as ethics, politics, and metaphysics as well as the less familiar, such as biology, psychology, and rhetoric. Höffe also compares Aristotle to other major figures in the history of European (especially German) philosophy, making connections to Kant and Hegel that are particularly insightful. A picture of Aristotle emerges as a philosopher who is much more modern than previously thought, one whose writings are still relevant today and continue to make valuable contributions to many contemporary philosophical debates.

“…an extremely interesting book.” — Ancient Philosophy

"Höffe shows how much one can still learn from the 'master of those who know' The best comprehensive presentation of Aristotle that is available."  Rafael Ferber, in Neue Zürcher Zeitung, in praise of the German edition

"Höffe wants his book to be 'an introduction covering all parts of Aristotle's philosophy and making a plea for it.' One can confirm that his attempt is a brilliant success."  Klaus Oehler, in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, in praise of the German edition

Otfried Höffe is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Tübingen and the author of many books, including Immanuel Kant, also published by SUNY Press.